*MC Chandigarh opens seventh ‘Rupee Store’ at sector 56
*Committed towards promoting sustainability and inclusivity
Chandigarh, March 15:- Aiming to provide affordable items to those in need while promoting the concept of reducing, reusing and recycling, the Municipal Corporation has started its seventh ‘One Rupee Store’ at the Community Centre, Sector-56 , here today for two days.
City Mayor, Sh. Kuldeep Kumar inaugurated the store in the presence of area councillor Sh. Manaur, other senior officials of MCC, and prominent members of the ward.
While speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that the MCC's permanent RRR center in Sector 17 has received an overwhelming response from citizens, enabling the establishment of this store. The aim of this initiative is to provide affordable items to those in need while promoting the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling. The store offers a variety of items such as books, electronics, clothing, crockery, kitchenware, toys, and bed sheets, all priced at just Rs. 1 per item.
He said that the Municipal Corporation has set up its permanent RRR center at New Bridge Market, near Jagat Cinema in Sector 17, where citizens are encouraged to donate items that are no longer in use to help those in need. He added that after cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing the donated items collected at the RRR center in Sector 17, the MCC is committed to organizing more such one-rupee stores in different areas/wards of the city.
Municipal Commissioner, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, expressed her gratitude towards the citizens of tricity for their overwhelming response and support. She noted that this is the seventh successful one-rupee store, and the MCC is committed to serving the community by establishing more such stores throughout the city. The launch of this store is a testament to the MCC's efforts towards creating sustainable and inclusive practices that benefit citizens from all walks of life. She said that the MCC is showing its commitment towards promoting sustainability and inclusivity with opening of these kind of stores in the colony areas of the city.
She said that since 2023, the Municipal Corporation has embarked on a journey to promote sustainable behavior and practices among its citizens. As part of this initiative, have successfully organized six one-rupee stores in Dhanas, Manimajra, Maloya, Sunder Nagar, Ramdarbar, and a special store for Safaimitras. These stores have collectively sold approximately 15,000 items, she added.
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Chandigarh civic body seals four properties over unpaid property tax
Chandigarh, March 15:- Acting tough on the defaulters of Property Tax, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Friday sealed four commercial properties in Sector 17, Sector 26, Industrial area and Hallomajra for non-payment of property tax.
Following the directions of Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, a team of property tax wing of the civic body authority took action against property owners, who had not cleared Rs 15,52,221/- in taxes.
Shop number 107-108, Sector 17-B owed Rs 2,29,634/- in property tax, SCO No. 45 in sector 26 owed Rs 3,07,051/-, Plot No. 28/5 in Industrial area Phase II owed Rs. 7,74,306/- and Plot No. 1842 in Hallomajra had pending dues of Rs 2,41,230/-. These properties had not paid the tax since a long time.
The property tax branch of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation had given multiple chances to these defaulters to pay the tax.
The MC Chandigarh further warned all the defaulters to pay their pending property tax within stipulated time frame to avoid any kind of legal action in future.
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*MC Chandigarh focuses on capacity building and training of Safaimitras
*Successfully completes training of 5600 Safaimitras in one month
Chandigarh, March 15:- With a focus on improving capacity and enhancing awareness among Safaimitras, the Municipal Corporation has successfully completed a one-month-long comprehensive training program in collaboration with the sanitation department.
With Swachh Survekshan 2024 on the horizon, the training and capacity experts at MC Chandigarh delivered informative sessions covering six major subject areas: Solid Waste Management, Domestic Hazardous Waste Management, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, Disaster Management & Epidemic Response, Government Scheme Linkages, and Mental Health and Well-being.
Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner said that MC Chandigarh remains dedicated to the professional growth and development of its employees. The organization has dedicated an entire month to the sanitation department for conducting the Capacity Building and Training Workshop, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential topics.
She further added that by organizing this capacity building and training workshop, the organization strives to equip its workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services to the citizens of Chandigarh.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 5600 attendees over the course of one month. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with experts and clarify their doubts on each segment. Furthermore, the attendees received guidance on recognizing and avoiding fraudulent phone calls and messages related to banking.
The capacity building and training for other wings have also been scheduled and will be covered in the coming months.
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*MC Chandigarh empowering AMRUT Mitras
*Enhancing its water quality monitoring capabilities
Chandigarh, March 15:- Aiming to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and foster a gender-responsive approach to water resource management under AMRUT 2.0, the Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission), focuses on goals and fostering a gender-responsive approach to water resource management.
As part of the AMRUT Mitra initiative, the Municipal Corporation has proposed six projects, which include the cleaning and maintenance of four Amrut Sarovars (Dadumajra, Kaimbala, Khuda Alisher, Sarangpur) and the implementation of two on-site water quality testing programs using a Water Mobile Testing van.
The works order for these projects was officially handed over to the SHGs, marking a significant milestone in empowering women and engaging them in water management activities. To ensure their effective participation, training sessions were conducted from March 11th to March 15th, 2024, at Amrut Sarovars: Dadumajra, Kaimbala, KhudaAlisher, and Sarangpur, under the expert guidance of trainers.
While sharing about the AMRUT Mitra initiative, Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra said that by actively involving women SHGs in water management, the MCC not only promoting gender equality but also harnessing their skills and potential to improve water quality and sustainability.
She said that nearly 16 SHG individuals, consisting of 6 teams for each project, have been actively involved in the AMRUT Mitra initiative. Four SHGs, namely Laxmi SHG, Trisha SHG, Pond and Lake SHG, and Sehyog SHG, have been selected to participate in this groundbreaking endeavor.
The Commissioner further said that in addition, the implementation of mobile water testing vans will ensure that the water supplied to residents meets quality parameters. The labs will conduct on-site testing to identify any initial indications of poor water quality, enabling immediate remedial action to be taken.
She said that the two mobile labs will perform on-site testing for parameters such as pH, residual chlorine, TDS, conductivity, odor, and turbidity. Operating daily, the vehicles will collect mandatory samples from waterworks across various parts of the city, especially rehabilitation colonies and peripheral areas. These labs will be manned by women self-help groups, thereby empowering the community.
She further said that the AMRUT Mitra initiative recognizes the critical role that women can play in water management and aims to provide them with the necessary training, resources, and opportunities to actively contribute to sustainable water practices. By empowering women SHGs and involving them in decision-making processes related to water management, the initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable society, she added.